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read To input into the computer from a peripheral device (keyboard, mouse, disk, tape, etc.). Like reading a book or playing an audio cassette or videotape, reading does not destroy what is being read. The term also refers to accessing memory.Read Out and Write Into Every transfer of data is a "read out" from some place and a "write into" some other place. Reading a disk means output from the disk drive and input to the computer (write to memory). When data are copied from one memory area to another, the data are "read out" of memory and "written into" memory. See write. read [rēd] (computer science) To acquire information, usually from some form of storage in a computer. To convert magnetic spots, characters, or punched holes into electrical impulses. (electronics) To generate an output corresponding to the pattern stored in a charge storage tube. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Byline: By FIONA YOUNG SCIENTISTS are trying to invent a gadget that reads minds. |
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